Man in 60s dies from injuries after being pinned under CTrain
A man in his 60s has died after being pinned underneath a CTrain in downtown Calgary. Police say the man was walking southbound on Centre Street approaching 7 Avenue entering the path of the oncoming train.
Posted May 28, 2026 4:33 pm.
Last Updated May 28, 2026 7:36 pm.
A man in his 60s has died after being pinned underneath a CTrain in downtown Calgary last week.
The collision happened at 7 Avenue and Centre Street S around 5:30 p.m. on May 21.
Police say the man was walking southbound on Centre Street approaching 7 Avenue when he entered the path of the oncoming train. The train was moving through the intersection on a green signal, according to investigators.
The man was temporarily pinned under the train before being freed by emergency crews. He was rushed to hospital in life‑threatening condition.
In an update Thursday, police say the man has died from his injuries.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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